delhi zoo

-February 24, 2026

Animal swap: Delhi Zoo to get tiger, send white tigress to Patna to strengthen breeding

Animal swap: Delhi Zoo to get tiger, send white tigress to Patna to strengthen breeding

Delhi Zoo will receive a tiger, gharials, wolves and owls from Patna, while sending a white tigress and other species, to improve breeding diversity and prevent inbreeding

-February 6, 2026

No evidence of jackal death in bear enclosure in Zoo inquiry report; handling lapses flagged

No evidence of jackal death in bear enclosure in Zoo inquiry report; handling lapses flagged

A zoo inquiry found no evidence that a jackal died inside a bear enclosure but flagged handling lapses, amid union claims that the carcass was disposed of without a medical examination

-January 16, 2026

Delhi Zoo shifts range charges amid jackal death allegations

Delhi Zoo shifts range charges amid jackal death allegations

Range charges reassigned at Delhi Zoo as inquiry is ordered into alleged jackal death during a rescue operation

-October 11, 2025

Delhi zoo likely to reopen in early November as bird flu samples test negative

Delhi zoo likely to reopen in early November as bird flu samples test negative

Established in 1959, the National Zoological Park houses 96 species of animals, birds, and reptiles across 176 acres in the heart of the capital.

-September 5, 2025

No new bird deaths due to avian influenza at Delhi zoo

No new bird deaths due to avian influenza at Delhi zoo

Strict sanitation and biosecurity measures are being enforced to prevent the spread of the disease, zoo officials said.

-June 11, 2025

Delhi Zoo partners with Vantara to strengthen animal care

Delhi Zoo partners with Vantara to strengthen animal care

"This initiative aims to strengthen the zoo's operations and transform it into a more meaningful and enriching experience for the people of Delhi," Vantara CEO Vivaan Karani said.

-March 20, 2025

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

The dhole, also known as wild dog, is a canid that is native to southeast Asia. While they live to an average age of 10-13 years in the wild, they can live for up to 16 years in captivity

-January 26, 2025

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

The Delhi zoo houses more than 90 different species. It is home to over 1,000 birds and animals including leopards, lions, wolves, Asiatic elephants and chinkaras